Junior research analyst Interview Questions
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Junior Research Analyst interview questions shared by candidates

Relation of cement sector companies profitability with the fall of INR.
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Import of coal ...fuel...cost more.
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depends on exim policy as well

How many tea shops you think are there in Chennai?
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Maybe 700 tea shops.. Not exactly something like that....
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8k



Questions relating to kinetics and Drug concentration
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I didnt answer, as it has negative marking
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1.Drug concentration is the amount of the drug present in the given volume of plasma which is measured per microgrm/ml. 2.Drug kinetics are pharmaco kinetics and pharmaco dynamics Pharmaco kinetics-it is the explained as " what drug does to the body." Pharmaco dynamics- it is explained as" what body does to the drug." Less

I had to do a write up (case study) comparing two things, weighing pros/cons, essentially a cost/benefit analysis.
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It was pretty simple and straightforward, but definitely time consuming because it required fairly thorough research. As mentioned elsewhere, it's definitely asking a lot up front, given that there has been no formal contact heretofore. The icing on the cake is learning that another candidate was selected less than 24 hours after I submitted my "case study." Huge waste of time in my opinion. Less
Given that the organization is privately held by two publicly traded companies,how you would approach the analysis of parent company financial reports.
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The question is geared to test understanding of business relationships, conflicts of interest and research methodologies (and use of disclaimers). Think about showing your understanding of research steps but always being mindful or perceived conflicts if ratios aren't flattering. Less


How should a company react in the wake of recession? What should be the plan of action?
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I responded with how recesssion is a part of an economy cycle like boom and hence companies must prepare for it in advance. During recession, the key words should be optimization of resources, both financial and human. Less